Pedro Porro was given a special reception by his Tottenham Hotspur teammates and staff as he returned to Hotspur Way following Spain’s historic World Cup triumph.
With less than 10 days to go before the Premier League campaign begins, Roberto De Zerbi now has his entire squad back at Hotspur Way after several players were given extended breaks following their involvement at the World Cup.
A couple of those players will not be returning, with Djed Spence and club captain Cristian Romero having completed moves to Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid respectively, with official confirmation from Tottenham expected soon.
Pedro Porro could also have been among those heading elsewhere this summer, with the Spain international attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Thankfully for Spurs, the club managed to tie him down to a new contract until 2030 while he was away at the tournament in the United States.
It turned out to be a brilliant decision as Porro went on to play a crucial role in Spain’s historic World Cup triumph.
Pedro Porro receives incredible welcome at Hotspur Way
Porro returned to Hotspur Way today for the first time since lifting the World Cup, and the Tottenham defender was given a remarkable reception by those waiting for him.
First-team players, Roberto De Zerbi, academy players, coaching staff and other members of the Tottenham staff all lined up from the car park to the entrance of the training ground to welcome the Spaniard back.
Porro took the time to greet everyone before making his way inside, with the special moment captured by the club on video.
‘This is special’: Pedro Porro reacts to Tottenham welcome
After greeting everyone in the line, Porro stopped for a brief chat with De Zerbi before turning towards the staff and players who had gathered to welcome him.
The 26-year-old was visibly touched by the reception and thanked everyone for making his return so memorable.
“This is special, when you see every people here after the World Cup. The most important thing is this connection, family. Thank you so much for everything, and come on this year because it’s a good year for us.”